What is the maximum number of hosts that can be accommodated in a subnet with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.224 (or /27)?Group of answer choices8163264

The subnet mask 255.255.255.224 (or /27) means that 27 bits are used for the network address and the remaining 5 bits are used for host addresses.

Here's how you calculate the number of hosts:

1. Determine the number of bits used for host addresses. In this case, it's 5 bits (32 total bits - 27 bits for the network address = 5 bits for host addresses).

2. Calculate the total number of host addresses. This is done by raising 2 to the power of the number of host bits. So, 2^5 = 32.

3. Subtract 2 from the total number of host addresses to get the maximum number of usable host addresses. We subtract 2 because the first address is the network address and the last address is the broadcast address, neither of which can be used for hosts. So, 32 - 2 = 30.

So, a subnet with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.224 (or /27) can accommodate a maximum of 30 hosts.